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3 Delivery Support Officers - London and South East DST

Awarded to Val Wade Recruitment

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS(buyer)

Published
Published 15 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 16 March 2026

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Overview

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills procured temporary agency staff services for three Delivery Support Officer positions in London and the South East DST from March to July 2026. Val Wade Recruitment was awarded the contract valued at £80,441.72, which was subsequently extended until 30 September 2026 with an additional £26,265.70 added to the contract value.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£160,085
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
15 April 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Award outcome

Awarded value
£137,625
Award date
18 March 2026
Contract period
23 March 2026 → 18 December 2026
Contract length
9 months
Against estimate
14% below
Winner
  • Val Wade Recruitment

This contract ends on 18 December 2026.

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About the winner

Val Wade Recruitment

9 other contracts from OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS since 2024, worth £235,129.

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OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS in the last 12 months

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Notice history

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  1. Award Update

    22 October 2026

  2. Award Update

    22 October 2026

  3. Award Update

    22 October 2026

  4. Award Update

    6 October 2026

  5. Award Update

    3 June 2026

  6. Contract Award Notice

    15 April 2026

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